Editorial: California's plastic bag ban accidentally created another trash problem
California banned single-use plastic shopping bags in 2016, becoming the first state to adopt this important environmental measure. In the…
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Janelle James is enjoying her “Abbott” arc. But that dance?
As soon as Janelle James read the script for the role of the cheerful, self-centered queen of chaos that is…
Olympic athletes are more concerned about the Siena current than pollution
PARIS — People have been living on the banks of the Seine for over 3,000 years, and for much of…
Column: I expected DMV e-learning license renewal to be a breeze. It wasn't.
For months, my advice to anyone renewing a California driver's license has been straightforward and unwavering: Do No Go to…
Third Sawan 'Somwar': Auspicious moments and rituals for devotees
Amrit Muhurta, an auspicious time for worship, will be from 5:45 am to 7:25 am It is believed that observing…
Doping controversy in Chinese swimming intensifies at Paris Olympics
PARIS — Swimming competition at the 2024 Summer Games will conclude with four medal races on Sunday, but that won't…
Kern County supervisor resigns amid criminal investigation
A Kern County supervisor under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting one of his sons has resigned. The announcement Thursday night…
A 66-mile drive to and from Los Angeles: Clouds, intense heat and hail?
In Southern California, we're used to driving in time-bending times, and seeing estimated arrival times get longer rather than shorter…
Dozens of reports of sick sea lions along California's central coast
Wildlife rescuers are reporting an increase in sick sea lions along California's central coast. The culprit: domoic acid, a neurotoxin…
I've been unlucky in love. Would an attractive musician change my tone?
My beach romances have been a disaster. At Silver Strand in Coronado, a guy tried to teach me how to…